Reports the results of a survey of practicing scientists, recent graduates, and undergraduates about their perceptions of undergraduate laboratory programs in biology, chemistry, and physics. Scientists and graduates regard laboratory experiences in pragmatic terms stressing the scientific process skills while undergraduates regard laboratories as…

At the learning stations outlined in this article, children are taught to recognize biography as a literary form. The center is also intended to make history "come alive" for children and to reinforce their ability to distinguish between fact and fiction. (Author/SJL)

Describes the impact of a project to train learning-lab specialists in adult basic education and improve the operation of learning laboratories in the community colleges of New York State. Training activities, as well as specific training outcomes, are reviewed. (DR)

Presents the procedures involved in conducting a photochemical experiment intended to provide undergraduates with exposure to the synthetic advantages of organic photochemistry. (Author/SA)

The article contains guidelines for the planning, development, organization, and equipping of an outdoor center which can serve as the focus of a school's outdoor education program and help meet current environmental challenges. (SB)

Describes a social studies teaching methods course which emphasizes laboratory work in local public elementary schools. Lists five activities preservice teachers are expected to fulfill in the course. (KC)

Presents seven selected biology notes which could be used in the school biology courses. Each includes the name of the author and a description of activities suggested. (HM)

The learning stations described in this article prepare older elementary students to tutor younger ones. Skill and presentation practice are combined to help tutors learn to develop materials and lessons and to serve as good models. For a companion article by Fairleigh, see pages 46-48 of this issue. (SJL)

Describes a laboratory demonstration in chemical equilibrium using ferric chloride and ammonium thiocyanate that would serve as a useful basis for an inquiry investigation. (BT)

Describes a programed, independent study, college level, general chemistry course designed to develop good technical laboratory skills with no attempt made to relate laboratory experiments and classroom topics. A list of experiments used and a sample laboratory examination are included. (BT)

Described is a base-friction modeling technique for studying the development of collapse structures in jointed rocks. A moving belt beneath weak material is designed to simulate gravity. A description is given of the model frame construction. (Author/SA)

Discusses various aspects of in-service training and the design of self-instruction material. Special reference is given to materials for application in various places but developed at a central location. Results are given of the use of experimental materials in medical laboratories in The Gambia. (Author/SA)

An experiment for senior college undergraduate physics students is described. Amorphous tungsten trioxide films are suggested for use since they have a unique electrochromic system. (Author/SA)

The mathematics learning center at Tacoma Community College aims to provide an effective method of reaching a diversity of student needs using three programs: independent-tutorial study, student tutorial, and a basic arithmetic skills laboratory. More than 30 mathematics courses are offered; each has an option of individualized instruction or…

Describes a successful experimental program at West Virginia University which involved using undergraduate English Education majors as tutors in the Writing Laboratory. (DD)